Elizabeth (Betsey) Davis, President
I am the owner of Maine Speech and Behavioral Services, Inc. and provide SLP and BCBA consultation services to local school districts. My interests and hobbies outside of AMeBA: include camping, spending time with family, traveling, and reading.
Sonja de Boer, Vice-President
I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral (BCBA-D) and obtained my Ph.D. in 2005 in special education and psychology and research in education at the University of Kansas, with an emphasis on early intervention for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). I have 30 years of experience working in early childhood special education, early intervention behavior intervention services, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), with students with disabilities, and specifically children with ASD. I am currently a Special Education Director for a Maine island school, a Behavior Analyst Consultant for a school district in central Maine, a faculty member for Tufts University Medical Center in Child Psychiatry and the chair of the planning committee for the Annual Richard L. Simpson Autism Conference. I also provide training, consultation and expert-witness services around the nation regarding interventions for children with ASD and creating and implementing legally defensible FBAs and BIPs.
I am the author of the book Successful Inclusion Practices for Children with Autism: Creating a Complete, Effective, ASD Inclusion Program (currently being revised and updated for publication); Discrete Trial Training, 2nd edition (part of the How To Series on Autism Spectrum Disorders); am one of the original co-authors of the seminal research in evidence-based interventions for children and youth with ASD – first edition of Autism Spectrum Disorders: Interventions and Treatments for Children and Youth written with Richard Simpson in 2005. And after two years of research, I and two of my colleagues, recently (July 2023) published the first book for educators on evidence-based interventions for children with ASD: An Educators’ Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorder: Interventions and Treatments: By Educators for Educators. And I just wrote and published the final article in a series of seven in the Autism Advocate magazine titled Proactive and Preventative Behavior Intervention Strategies for Children with Autism.
Eric Campbell, Treasurer
I became a BCBA in 2011. I received my MS in Special Education from the University of Southern Maine and completed my ABA coursework through the Florida Institute of Technology. I have experience working with children with complex developmental and behavioral disabilities from preschool to high school in both the day treatment and public-school setting. I’m employed at Spurwink Services as the Director of Educational Services and my responsibilities include overseeing the agency’s four day treatment programs, supervision and training, and consultation to program staff and students. I enjoy traveling, reading, movies, and spending time with my adorable chocolate lab.
Brooke Sheeran-Demers, Secretary
I am currently working at Kensington Elementary School in Kensington, NH where I have a dual role as special education teacher and BCBA. I work with learners in preschool through 1st grade. I am currently focusing on expanding my expertise in PFA/SBT, the Essential for Living curriculum, classroom wide behavior interventions, precision teaching, and trauma informed care. My hobbies include running/racing, hiking with my husband and 2 sons, exploring the New England coastline, and reading.
Rebecca Watson, Past President
I’ve been a BCBA since 2002, receiving my MS in Psychology with a specialization in ABA from Florida State University. My experience has ranged from providing services to children, adults and families, and consultation services to school districts, agencies and residential treatment centers – both through private practice & leadership positions within organizations. Currently, I provide consultation within a public school district in mid-coast Maine, supervise aspiring behavior analysts and teach graduate ABA courses. I love to explore new places with my family, spend time outdoors, and hike or adventure along the coast.
Julia Darling, Member-at-Large
I am currently the SEL/Behavior Coordinator for RSU 1 in the Midcoast area. I have worked for the district for ten years in various roles within special education, with a primary focus on students with emotional behavior disorders and Autism. Prior to working in the public school system, I worked at a special purpose private school where I fell in love with special education and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). I have a master’s degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Southern Maine and have been a BCBA since 2017. I enjoy reading, going to the beach, and spending quality time with my husband and three children.
Stephanie Moulton, Member-at-Large
My name is Stephanie Moulton and I recently became a BCBA in 2023 after receiving my masters in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University. I have roughly 10 years of experience working in the field of ABA from working as a program leader of a day treatment program for young adults learning to live on their own, to working as a BHP with students in both functional life skills and behavioral programs in the public school system. I currently work for Biddeford School Department as a BCBA primarily supporting students in kindergarten through 4th grade. When I’m not working, I enjoy playing intramural sports, skiing, and camping with my fiance and our dog.
Sara Murphy Member-at-Large
I received my M.S. in Educational Psychology with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of Southern Maine in 2017. I have been a BCBA since 2021. Before becoming a full-time BCBA, I was a Special Education Teacher for 13 years in a variety of public school settings. I currently provide consultation services for students in High School. My hobbies include; yoga, music, going to the beach, snuggling with my cats, and spending precious time supporting my young son and daughter in their many endeavors.